Buckeye Book Fair 2026
The Buckeye Book Fair in Wooster, Ohio, runs from November 2‑7, 2026, culminating in a main fair on Saturday, November 7. Highlights include the Buckeye Book Crawl (Nov 2‑7), a week‑long series of author panels, themed gatherings, and community events. The Young Authors Conference on November 6 offers grades 3‑8 students intensive workshops with teaching artists in writing, illustration, and publishing. The Young Author Excellence Awards ceremony on November 7 celebrates emerging Ohio talent. The fair features over 350 book titles from 113 Ohio authors and illustrators, with New York Times best‑selling illustrators and acclaimed writers presenting. Family‑friendly activities, a marketplace, and literacy programs aim to promote reading across ages. Volunteers, donors, and sponsors support the event’s mission to nurture literacy, showcase local creators, and connect readers directly with storytellers.
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Wooster - Greystone Event Center, Ohio, USA